GEOR DROPPED
‘Now he’ll understand’ – Georginio Wijnaldum slammed by Rafael Van der Vaart for ‘mistake’ PSG transfer from Liverpool
FORMER Holland international Rafael van der Vaart has slammed PSG midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum for his decision to leave Liverpool last summer.
The 31-year-old Dutchman left Anfield when his contract expired at the end of last season.
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He then joined PSG on a free transfer but it has not worked out so far for the Holland international.
Wijnaldum has scored just three goals and assisted three more in 31 appearances for the Ligue 1 leaders.
His poor form has led fellow Dutch midfielder Steven Berghuis to move ahead of him in the national team pecking order.
Ajax man Berghuis, who joined the Eredivisie champions from Feyenoord in the summer, started in the win over Denmark and the draw with Germany, with Wijnaldum having to settle for a place on the bench.
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And compatriot Van der Vaart hopes Wijnaldum now recognises that he made the wrong decision to join PSG.
The ex-Tottenham man said: "Wijnaldum made a mistake in choosing PSG, while Berghuis made an excellent choice choosing to move from Feyenoord to Ajax.
"Now Georgino will understand why making the right choice is so important."
Meanwhile, another Spurs and Holland man found the back of the net on Tuesday night as Steven Bergwijn scored for the Dutch against rivals Germany.
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The 24-year-old netted his fourth goal in three games for his country as he cancelled out Thomas Muller's opener.
In doing so, Holland ended Germany's eight-match winning run ahead of the World Cup draw on Friday.
Holland will be placed in pot two, meaning they will be in a group with one of Qatar, Brazil, Belgium, France, Argentina, England, Spain or Portugal.
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